American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11727 · Mar 10, 2011 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11727
- Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- Suzuki KingQuad ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall is for the following Suzuki KingQuad models: all 2008 to 2010 LT-A450X models, all 2009 to 2010 LT-A500X models, all 2008 to 2010 LT-A750X models and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models manufactured before December 11, 2010. The words "Suzuki KingQuad" are on the left and right sides of the fuel tank housing. Model numbers are on the left and right lower side panels above the footrests.
What can happen
Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models should call their local Suzuki ATV dealer to determine if their ATV is subject to this recall. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Suzuki has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from July 2007 through February 2011 for between $6,600 and $9,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki kingquad atvs?
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models should call their local Suzuki ATV dealer to determine if their ATV is subject to this recall. Consumers with recalled ATVs are.
What is the hazard?
Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.